George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
A career with impact
At the School of Social and Community Services, we strive to train agents of change. We encourage students to become a voice for their future clients by participating in political action and supporting law reform. But, more importantly, we want our students to empower their clients to have their own voices.
Whether you're interested in community work, social services or child and youth work, all of our programs are based in social justice and taught through an anti-oppression lens. In addition, these programs include some form of field education experience so you'll be able to practice what you've learned in a real-world work environment.
You can explore our programs below to find the right fit for you.
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Apply now and start in May 2024
- Assaulted Women’s & Children’s Counsellor/Advocate (Accelerated) (C147) – Apply to this three-semester program if you are interested in building a career as a Counsellor/Advocate for survivors of gender-based violence and have an existing diploma or degree and/or equivalent work experience.
- Child & Youth Care (Accelerated) (C153) - Apply to this program stream if you have a two- or three-year diploma or a three- or four-year degree. This program runs for 12 consecutive months.
- Community Worker (Accelerated) (C131) - Apply to this condensed program stream if you have an existing diploma or bachelor's degree.
- Social Service Worker (Accelerated) (C135) - Apply to this condensed program stream if you have an existing diploma or bachelor's degree.
Apply now and start in September 2024
- Assaulted Women's & Children's Counsellor/Advocate (C137) - Apply to this two-year program if you have a high school diploma or are a mature student.
- Child and Youth Care (C133) - Apply to this three-year program stream if you have just completed high school or are a mature student.
- Community Worker (C101) - Apply to this two-year program stream if you have a high school diploma or are a mature student.
- Social Service Worker (C119) - Apply to this two-year program stream if you have just completed high school or are a mature student.
Why choose the School of Social & Community Services?
- 100% of programs in this school offer some form of field education experience
- You'll be able to work at the community or individual level
- Our Assaulted Women's & Children's Counsellor/Advocate (C137) program is unique in Canada and has over 30 years of experience in the industry
- We have partnerships with over 300 external organizations
- Our teaching methodology reinforces lively debate on current issues and topics, so you'll be well-versed in issues facing your clients
Questions?
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